Engineer bailed over alleged threats to wife and mother-in-law
AM730 · 3 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
A 43-year-old man who reportedly works as an engineer appeared in Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts on Friday over an alleged criminal intimidation case involving his wife and mother-in-law in Wong Tai Sin. The court adjourned the case to September 24 for discussions between the prosecution and defence, and granted the defendant bail with conditions including moving out of his current home and avoiding contact with prosecution witnesses.
Key Points
- Defendant Lau Chun-sum, 43, was charged with one count of criminal intimidation and was not required to enter a plea at this stage
- The charge alleges he threatened a woman surnamed Wong and her daughter with personal harm inside a flat at Grand View Garden, 185 Hammer Hill Road, Wong Tai Sin.
- The alleged offence took place on August 23, 2026, and the prosecution said it was ready to proceed with plea, while the defence sought an adjournment
- Defence counsel told the court the matter involved domestic violence issues and asked for time to hold further discussions with prosecutors
- Magistrate granted bail of HK$1,000, ordered the defendant to move out of the residence, and barred him from contacting prosecution witnesses.
Why It Matters
The bail conditions mean the accused must immediately leave the shared home while the case is pending, a practical step aimed at separating the parties before the next hearing. With the matter adjourned for a month, attention will turn to whether prosecution and defence can narrow the issues before the September 24 court date.